Boko Haram Devises New Means of Identification

The Nigerian Army has said Boko Haram sect has devised a new method of identifying themselves.

A statement by the Acting Army Public Relations Officer, Sani Usman, Tuesday said, members of the group have a new umiform, which they now wear.

The statement said: “Troops of 22 Brigade Garrison and elements of 3 Battalion that went out on long range fighting patrol yesterday, Monday 25th April 2016, to Gima village in Ngala Local Government Area made a startling discovery; Boko Haram terrorists now have new means of identification.

“The patrol came in contact with some elements of the Boko Haram that started escaping in disarray on sighting the team.

“However, they were able to apprehend 2 terrorists in their new styled uniform of green colour and use of ropes on their legs and necks. This is a new development in the ongoing clearance operations of the remnants of the Boko Haram terrorists in the north east.